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Monday results: Serena Williams battled into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday as top men’s seeds Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev sailed through to the last eight at Flushing Meadows. After Williams kept her bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title alive, second seed Sofia Kenin was sent crashing out in the last 16 by Belgium’s Elise Mertens. Williams had to summon up every last ounce of strength to depose 15th seed Maria Sakkari in three hard-fought sets. The 38-year-old American needed almost two and a half hours to dislodge her 25-year-old Greek opponent 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 inside an empty Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. “She’s such a good competitor. It was a really intense match,” said Williams, who had been dumped out of a US Open tuneup tournament by the same opponent last month. “I felt like she almost played better today. I was a little fatigued last time and had some cramps. Just felt like I was able to compete longer,” Williams added. There was little separating the players throughout the energy-sapping contest, with Williams notching 107 total points to Sakkari’s 99. Williams won 72 percent of points off her first serve while Sakkari won 73 percent. Sakkari also outdid Williams on aces, by 13 to 12. Williams rallied from two games down in the deciding set, pumping herself up with loud screams that echoed around the spectator-free arena as she broke Sakkari twice to clinch the last-eight spot. “I’m super passionate. This is my job. This is what I wake up to do. This is what I train to do 365 days of the year,” Williams said afterwards. The American will play Tsvetana Pironkova for a place in the semi-finals after the Bulgarian ousted France’s Alize Cornet in another draining three-setter. ‘Absolutely unreal’ Pironkova, playing her first tournament in three years after a lengthy break in which she gave birth to her son, prevailed 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 at the Louis Armstrong Stadium. “It’s absolutely unreal, I really can’t believe it,” said Pironkova, whose last tournament appearance before this year’s US Open was the 2017 Wimbledon championships when she exited in the second round. Mertens ousted Kenin, this year’s Australian Open champion, 6-3, 6-3 in 1hr 14 mins to set up a last-eight tie with former world number one Victoria Azarenka. The Belarusian overcame 20th seed Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic 5-7, 6-1, 6-4 in 2hr 30min at Louis Armstrong Stadium. In the men’s draw, second-seeded Thiem raced into the round of eight with a three-set demolition of Canadian rising star Felix Auger-Aliassime. Thiem dismantled the 20-year-old 15th seed 7-6 (7/4), 6-1, 6-1 in 2hr 7min. “I played a great match today, the best one from my whole America trip,” said Thiem. He will play Australia’s 21st seed Alex de Minaur for a spot in the semi-finals after the Australian breezed past unseeded Canadian Vasek Pospisil 7-6 (8/6), 6-3, 6-2, in 2hr 17 min. Third seed Medvedev blew away unseeded American France Tiafoe 6-4, 6-1, 6-0 in only 1hr 38 min. “I’m pleased with the fact that I’ve won all of these sets and didn’t have to stay long on the court. That’s always good when you’re playing a Grand Slam,” said the Russian. Medvedev will face compatriot Andrey Rublev for a spot in the last four after the 10th seed ousted Italy’s sixth seed Matteo Berrettini 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. The men’s competition was blown wide open on Sunday after world number one Novak Djokovic was thrown out for accidentally hitting a line judge after smashing a ball in frustration during his last-16 match. His departure means the US Open will this year produce a first-time Grand Slam winner in the men’s competition. Williams is seeking to equal Margaret Court’s record for the most women’s Grand Slam singles titles. A tournament victory at the weekend would also see her break away from Chris Evert, on six titles, as the most decorated US Open champion of the women’s game in the modern era. With inputs from AFP.
US Open 2020, Quarter-finals, Tennis Highlights: Pablo Carreno Busta to face Alexander Zverev in last-four; Naomi Osaka vs Jennifer Brady in semis
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What a day of tennis we’ve had, from Alex Zverev’s incredible comeback against Borna Coric, to Naomi Osaka’s dominant display over Shelby Rogers and Pablo Carreno Busta’s exhausting win! Tune back in tomorrow as we bring you all the latest updates, the live score and more from day 2 of the US Open quarter-finals!
Pablo Carreno Busta speaks after the match:
I’m physically destroyed, but I’m very very happy. After this type of a fight, after this type of battle, it’s hard to say anything. I’m glad to be back in the semi-finals again.
I think I’m very comfortable on hard courts. When I play in America, I feel at home.
The last few months have been very tough for everyone, with coronavirus. I’ve worked really hard though, and I think when you put in the work, it shows. Maybe not in the first tournament or the second one, but it shows.
Game, Set, Match: Carreno Busta 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-6, 6-3
Pablo Carreno Busta is through to the US Open semi-finals, where he will face Alexander Zverev! Carreno Busta was tested to the limits of his endurance by Denis Shapovalov, but in the end, the Spaniard’s patient, conservative style of play came out trumps.
Carreno Busta***** 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-6, 5-3 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta will have to wait for one more game, at the very least, as Denis Shapovalov holds serve. It was tight there for a while, with Carreno Busta 30-0 up, but Shapovalov did really really well to fight back.
Carreno Busta 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-6, 5-2 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta is only one game away from the semi-finals! The Spaniard consolidates with ease, and in this topsy-turvy, never quite one way traffic match, he has the momentum when it counts most, right at the end, right when he needed it. Denis Shapovalov has been an absolute gladiator tonight, but can he find that extra little spurt of energy inside him to make a comeback? He serves to stay in the match.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-6, 4-2 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Shapovalov double-faults at the worst possible time! His service is broken by Carreno Busta in the fifth and final set, and the Spaniard is now only a couple of games away from the US Open semi-finals!
Carreno Busta 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-6, 3-2 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
These two are really going to take us all the way to the end aren’t they? It’s been a completely superhuman effort from these two, they’re still slugging away after nearly four hours of incredible, unbelievable action! Carreno Busta holds serve to make it 3-2 in the final set.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-6, 2-2 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Shapovalov draws first blood in the game after Carreno Busta skews a return. He then doubles his tally with a blistering ace! After Carreno Busta claws back a point, Shapovalov shows his quality with an excellent rally and a cross-court winner, before sealing the hold.
Carreno Busta 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-6, 2-1 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
How is Carreno Busta even moving at this point? He looked spent in the last set, but he’s seemingly back to his normal fitness levels already. The Spaniard holds serve!
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-6, 1-1 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Shapovalov holds in his first service game of the fifth set! The Canadian looks just as fired up as he did in the last set, and he could take this match if he plays his cards right
Carreno Busta 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-6, 1-0 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta seems to be moving a lot better now, and he manages to hold serve in the first game of the final set.
Fourth set: Denis Shapovalov 6-0
An injury to Carreno Busta has really turned the tide in this match, with Denis Shapovalov easing to a fourth set win. It’s two sets apiece, but this contest might already be over, based on how Carreno Busta looks at the moment.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-5 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta is barely moving at the moment, and Shapovalov is having a whale of a time right now. He’s waltzing to a fourth set win, and we’re more than likely headed into a decider.
Carreno Busta 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-4 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta seems to be moving a bit gingerly. Could it be an injury that’s hampering him right now? Shapovalov, on the other hand, looks like he could go on for hours. The Canadian holds to love, and his lead increases yet again!
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-3 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
What a response to going down a set from Shapovalov! The 21-year is now up by double break in the fourth set, and even he seems like he can’t believe it! This match could be going all the way if Carreno Busta doesn’t do something quick. This is a marathon effort from the two athletes.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4). 0-2 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta is tested on the first service game of the fourth set, and Denis Shapovalov manages to break on the fourth break-point! The back and forth between these two has been astounding, they’ve shown great resilience and strength of character to still be performing at this ridiculously high level. Shapovalov follows up his break with an expert hold, meaning he now enjoys a two-game lead in this set.
Third Set: Pablo Carreno Busta 7-6(4)
Carreno Busta gets a point on his first serve, but Shapovalov gets the mini-break when a Carreno Busta return flies long. On his final serve, the Spaniard clinches a point after a long rally. 2-1.
Shapovalov responds with an ace on his first serve. It’s immaculately placed, there’s no way Carreno Busta was reaching that. 2-2. The Canadian then follows up the ace with a one-two move that earns him another point. 2-3.
Carreno Busta makes it 3-3. He fumbles his next first serve, and on the second serve, Shapovalov punishes him. 3-4. Shapovalov can’t capitalise on that point though, and an errant return makes it 4-4.
Shapovalov stumbles at the worst possible time and hands the advantage to Carreno Busta, who is 5-4 up. Carreno Busta secures two more points and the third set is his!
Carreno Busta 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-6 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta begins this game with a string of crucial, crucial points, thanks to errors from Shapovalov. The Canadian just isn’t reacting when there isn’t any immediate pressure on him, which is working in the favour of Carreno Busta. Carreno Busta holds to love. We’re into yet another tiebreak.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 7-6(5), 5-6 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Another game goes to deuce as we continue this marathon match. Carreno Busta has really adapted well to Shapovalov’s serves, but what he cannot control is the Canadian’s uncanny ability to come up with something special right when it’s most needed. Shapovalov holds serve despite being a break point ahead. A tiebreaker really does look inevitable at this point.
Carreno Busta 3-6, 7-6(5), 5-5 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Only three things are certain in life: Death, Taxes and Pablo Carreno Busta’s ability to pick himself back up after a setback. Even when he’s on the backfoot, it feels like Carreno Busta is inching forward, slowly, methodically and relentlessly sapping the life of out of his opponent. Shapovalov might have a bit of energy to expend right now, but will he be feeling the same in the next set?
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 7-6(5), 4-5 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
After winning a third game in a row with a hold, Shapovalov has momentum on his side leading into a decisive portion of the match. Can the young Canadian make the most of this?
Carreno Busta 3-6, 7-6(5), 4-4 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Typical. Absolutely typical, Just as we thought this set was approaching a Carreno Busta win, Shapovalov responds with a brilliant spell of action and breaks to level things! This is end-to-end, unbelievable tennis!
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 7-6(5), 4-3 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Denis Shapovalov is just about hanging in there, but even when he does manage to hold serve, it seems to come at a cost. Pablo Carreno Busta is wearing him down, chipping away at him bit by bit and it just seems like he has no answer for his opponent’s relentless intensity.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 7-6(5), 3-2 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta breaks in the fifth game of the third set! The Spaniard surges into 40-15, with double break point, but Shapovalov shows great tenacity to take it to deuce. The Canadian is looking absolutely exhausted though, and he gives away a point with a double fault. He then whacks a return long, and is broken.
Carreno Busta 3-6, 7-6(5), 2-2 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
There’s been a strange role reversal lately. Earlier in the match, it was Shapovalov who was crossing through service games, while Carreno Busta struggled. But that dynamic has been turned on its head, and the Spaniard is really putting the pressure on Shapovalov.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 7-6(5), 1-2 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Shapovalov’s service has truly been his saving grace in this match. He’s made a whole host of errors, but that huge serve has kept him in the match and allowed him to make up ground whenever Carreno Busta edges ahead.
Carreno Busta 3-6, 7-6(5), 1-1 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta is an absolute warrior. He’s been drawing out rallies and really pushing Shapovalov to his limits. The Spaniard holds serve with relative ease.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 7-6(5), 0-1 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Shapovalov to serve first in the third set, and he gets underway with a couple of hard-fought points. It’s a rare occurrence to see him winning the first point in a service game. He hangs on to his advantage to hold serve.
Second set: Pablo Carreno Busta 7-6(5)
Carreno Busta begins the tiebreaker in excellent fashion, securing the first point, but Shapovalov does well on his serve to make it 2-1. After a protracted rally, Carreno Busta gets it back on level terms with a cross-court winner.
Busta then makes it 3-2 in his favour with an excellent backhand winner down the line, and then widens his lead to 4-2 after an inch-perfect return from Shapovalov’s serve.
Shapovalov’s approach has been really effective, with a big serve often followed by rapid progression towards the net. It earns him a point, but Carreno Busta replies with a big ace and a one-two return. 6-3 and Carreno Busta is almost back on level terms.
Shapovalov gets a point on his serve thanks to an error from Carreno Busta, and he follows it up with a delightful little volley to make it 6-5. The proverbial ball is in Carreno Busta’s court, who fires off an ace and takes the second set. We’re all even in this quarter-final tie.
Carreno Busta 3-6, 6-6 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
And we’re through to a tiebreak! The way this set has gone, you’d have your money on Carreno Busta, but Shapovalov has shown great resilience and dogged determination.
Carreno Busta 3-6, 6-5 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
After a couple of mammoth games, we have a relatively brief one, as Carreno Busta wraps up a hold. Shapovalov now serves to stay in this set, and it seems like this could be a turning point in the match.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 5-5 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
This is an absolute marathon of a tennis match here! Both players appear to be cancelling each other out with their strategies, and we’re witnessing a real slug-fest. Settle in folks, we could be here for a while.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 4-4 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
An immense hold for Shapovalov, as he fights back from three break-points down against Carreno Busta. It seems like he’s hell bent on doing everything the hard way today!
Carreno Busta 3-6, 4-3 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta then follows it up with a hold of his own. The Spaniard showed some signs of aggression in that game, but it still seems like he’d prefer to be patient and let Shapovalov make the mistakes.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 3-3 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Shapovalov begins with an excellent ace, which he follows up with a rather less impressive double fault. He then makes it 30-15 in his favour after sprinting to the net and volleying smartly. A couple of straightforward points later, we have a hold, after four straight breaks!
Carreno Busta 3-6, 3-2 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
This is just incredible! Shapovalov just won’t back down. For the third time in a row, he’s broken back right after being broken by Carreno Busta. Incredible resilience from the youngster.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 3-1 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta breaks again to edge back into the lead in the second set. The Spaniard is doing really well at the moment to contain the explosive power of Shapovalov.
Carreno Busta 3-6, 2-1 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
For the second time in this match, Denis Shapovalov has broken back the very next game after being broken. The Canadian looks absolutely fired up, but he really needs to do something about the string of unforced errors coming off his racket.
Carreno Busta* 3-6, 2-0 Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta’s strategy’s key tenet seems to be patience. The Spaniard is pulling Shapovalov into long, drawn out rallies and waiting for him to make a mistake. Shapovalov has made a few, and his aggressive style seems to be undoing his good work. Carreno Busta breaks in the second game to build up a nice little lead in the set.
Carreno Busta 3-6, 1-0 *Shapovalov (*denotes server)
Carreno Busta begins the first game of the second set with a string of points thanks to errors from Shapovalov. It appears as though his strategy is just to wait out the Canadian, to force him into making mistakes. It didn’t work in the first set, but it’s working right now, as he holds to love
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